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Savory Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken

Savory Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken That Amazes Every Bite

Enjoy this Savory Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken that's easy to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
For the Sauce
  • ½ cup honey can be swapped with maple syrup
  • ¼ cup yellow mustard Dijon mustard can offer a fancier edge
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce soy sauce is a suitable alternative
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter consider olive oil for a lighter option
  • 3 cloves garlic minced; garlic powder works in a pinch
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano feel free to use Italian seasoning
  • to taste salt and pepper crucial for elevating overall taste
For the Creaminess
  • ½ cup heavy cream can be substituted with milk or a dairy-free option

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare the Chicken: Place 2 lbs. of boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker flat without overlapping.
  2. Mix the Sauce: Whisk together ½ cup of honey, ¼ cup of yellow mustard, 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce, 4 tablespoons of melted salted butter, and 3 minced garlic cloves.
  3. Coat the Chicken: Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
  4. Cook Low and Slow: Cover your slow cooker and set it to cook on LOW for about 6 hours, checking for doneness at around 5 hours.
  5. Add Cream for Richness: Stir in ½ cup of heavy cream into the slow cooker once the cooking time is complete.
  6. Shred the Chicken: Use two forks to shred the cooked chicken inside the slow cooker, mixing it with the creamy sauce.
  7. Serve with Sides: Spoon the creamy, shredded chicken onto plates and serve warm with rice, mashed potatoes, or a fresh salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 640mgPotassium: 550mgSugar: 14gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 days. Freeze in a container for up to 3 months. Marinate chicken overnight for enhanced flavor before cooking.

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